About the Community Board
The Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board holds regular meetings that you’re welcome to attend. Anyone can ask to speak to the Community Board about a local issue, activity or project.
The Community Board's main roles are to:
- Represent and act as an advocate for the interests of our community.
- Consider and report on all matters referred to us by the council, or any matter of interest to the board.
- Maintain an overview of services provided by the council within the community.
- Communicate with community organisations and special interest groups within the community
What's happening in the community
News
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Events
Local events
Tuesday 25 March 2025 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm
Waitai Community Funding Expo
Community Funding Expo
Tuesday 25th March – 5-7pm Bromley Community Centre
Tuesday 1st April – 10am – 12 noon Taiora QEII
Drop in and kōrero with a range of different funders.
Sunday 23 March 2025 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
Eastern Community Sport and Recreation Open Day
Come down to the Eastern Canopy in Rawhiti Domain to check out all the great clubs who are affiliated with Eastern Community Sport and Recreation and have a go at cricket, netball, rugby, softball, archery, tennis and pickleball.
Junior registration open for New Brighton Rugby and New Brighton Netball Clubs.
Wednesday 26 March 2025 02:00 am to 05:00 am
Join Us for Recreate: A Free Clothing and Mending Event in Aranui
On Wednesday, March 26th, we are excited to announce a special collaboration with Menna from St Chads & St Ambrose for an amazing community event, Recreate. This event offers free clothing and mending services and will take place at St Ambrose Church, located at 309 Breezes Road, Aranui, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the church’s cozy café space.
Whether you're in need of a clothing repair or are looking to refresh your wardrobe, this event has something for everyone. Bring along your clothing in need of mending or come and browse through the free clothes available. It’s a great opportunity to help reduce waste while supporting the community, and all services are completely free of charge!
We invite everyone to share this event with their community and help us spread the word. It’s a chance to come together, learn new skills, and create a more sustainable and connected neighborhood.
For more information, check out the event on Facebook:
Recreate Event on Facebook
Friday 28 March 2025 03:30 pm
Shirley - Roll For Pride - Dungeons & Dragons
Celebrate Christchurch Pride by going on an epic adventure into the fun world of Dungeons & Dragons!
This event aims to be a beginner-friendly session for anyone who is interesting in playing the fun tabletop game.
No supplies needed! LGBTQIA+ members and allies are welcome!
Where: Shirley Library
Ages: 13+ years
Cost: $FREE
Bookings required: Book online here!
Videos
Watch our latest community board meeting video below. Browse our YouTube channel for more videos.
WWTP Community Meeting
Learn the deep history behind some of our favorite facilities
Raranga te Rawhiti - Weaving the East
Collaborating with local community groups and encouraging active participation in decision-making
Meet your community board

Paul McMahon
Chairperson
Community Board member for the Linwood Ward
021 184 1072
Paul.McMahon@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73023, Christchurch 8154

Jackie Simons
Deputy Chairperson
Community Board member for the Linwood Ward
027 4732795
Jackie.Simons@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73023, Christchurch 8154

Tim Baker
Community Board member for the Burwood Ward
027 727 6111
tim.baker1@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73023, Christchurch 8154

Kelly Barber
Councillor for Burwood Ward
021 086 76195
kelly.barber@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch 8154

Celeste Donovan
Councillor for Coastal Ward
021 289 9880
celeste.donovan@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch
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Alex Hewison
Community Board member for the Coastal Ward
027 277 9810
Alex.Hewison@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73023, Christchurch 8154

Yani Johanson
Councillor for Linwood Ward
021 799 321
yani.johanson@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch 8154

Greg Mitchell
Community Board member for the Burwood Ward
027 302 3812
Greg.Mitchell@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73023, Christchurch 8154

Jo Zervos
Community Board member for the Coastal Ward
021 077 6604
Jo.Zervos@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73023, Christchurch 8154
Your local Community Governance Team
Chris Turner-Bullock | Manager Community Governance | 03 941 8233 | christopher.turner@ccc.govt.nz |
Cindy Sheppard | Community Board Advisor | 03 941 6547 | cindy.sheppard@ccc.govt.nz |
Emily Toase | Community Development Advisor | 03 941 5216 | emily.toase@ccc.govt.nz |
Sam Savage | Community Development Advisor | 03 941 6889 | sam.savage@ccc.govt.nz |
Rory Crawford | Community Development Advisor | 03 941 7069 | rory.crawford@ccc.govt.nz |
Jacqui Miller | Community Recreation Advisor | 03 941 5333 | jacqui.miller@ccc.govt.nz |
Tim Samson | Support Officer | 03 941 7988 | timothy.samson@ccc.govt.nz |